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Severe bruising after EPS

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Jillystev3012
Jillystev3012

HI,

I underwent an EPS for cardiac arrythmia one week ago but it has left me with severe bruising half way down my thigh. It is not swollenand not painful just a little in my groin. I did bleed a bit after the procedure andwhen i stood to go home and the cardiologist seemed to have difficulty inserting the catheter into my groin.

has anyone else gone through this after an EPS is this typical?

 

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  • judith85360
    judith85360 Jillystev3012

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    I was very badly bruised after my first one. the bruise wise went right down my leg and I had a lump in ther. Theypierced the vein and then pressed very hard on it to stop the bleeding. I understand it is quite common. I was lucky that I had a friend who had a stent Out in had these me thing had happened to him and that reassured me. I am going for a third ablation and this time th doct gave information about this happening during the op. 
  • anita12280
    anita12280 Jillystev3012

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    hi i had abalation 5 days ago i am badly bruised in groin and down my leg the wound has healed its the bruising that is painful 
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